RESEARCH METHODOLOGY MCQs [2023]

This article includes some of the MCQs from Research Methodology.

  1. ________ is the first step in the research process.
    • Collecting data
    • Formulating a research question
    • Analyzing data
    • Drawing conclusion
  2. Which of the following is an example of qualitative research methods?
    • Survey
    • Case Study
    • Experiment
    • Meta-analysis
  3. What is a hypothesis in research?
    • A conclusion drawn from data analysis
    • A summary of research findings
    • A measurement of data accuracy
    • A statement of predicted relationship between variables
  4. What is the purpose of a literature review in research?
    • To identify the research gaps
    • To summarize research findings
    • To collect primary data
    • To analyze data
  5. What is a dependent variable in research?
    • The variable that is manipulated by the researcher
    • The variable that remains constant throughout the research
    • The variable that is measured and observed
    • The variable that is not relevant to the research question
  6. What is the purpose of a research proposal?
    • To present research findings
    • To provide a rationale for the study
    • To establish causality
    • To guide the data collection process
  7. What is a research design?
    • A plan for data analysis
    • A method for data collection
    • A statistical technique
    • A framework for conducting research
  8. What is the purpose of statistical analysis in research?
    • To summarize research findings
    • To collect primary data
    • To draw conclusion from data
    • To develop research hypotheses
  9. What is the appropriate statistical analysis for comparing means between two groups?
    • Chi-squared test
    • Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
    • Regression analysis
    • T-test
  10. What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
    • To provide a baseline for comparison
    • To receive the experimental treatment
    • To control for confounding variables
    • To ensure internal validity
  11. Which of the following is an example of a primary source of data?
    • Research article
    • Textbook
    • Meta analysis
    • Interview transcript
  12. _________ is the characteristics of qualitative research.
    • Large sample size
    • Standardize data collection methods
    • Emphasis on context and social interactions
    • Objectives and detached perspective
  13. ________ is NOT a common data collection method in qualitative research.
    • Participant observation
    • Structured interviews
    • Content Analysis
    • Focus Groups
  14. ________ is the primary focus of qualitative research.
    • Causality
    • Understanding the meanings and interpretations of individuals
    • Hypothesis testing
    • Statistical analysis
  15. In qualitative research, data collection methods typically include
    • Structured questionnaires
    • Experiments
    • Surveys
    • Interviews and Observations
  16. Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research question?
    • What is the prevalence of depression in college students?
    • How does gender influence job satisfaction ?
    • What is the relationship between income and happiness?
    • What are the factors that contribute to successful weight loss?
  17. Which of the following research methods is primarily associated with qualitative  research?
    • Experimental research
    • Longitudinal research
    • Phenomenology
    • Correlation research
  18. __________ is an example of a quantitative research method.
    • Case study
    • Ethnography
    • Correlational Study
    • Phenomenological study
  19. _________ is the main purpose of a research hypothesis.
    • To provide a clear research direction
    • To analyze data
    • To establish causality
    • To summarize research findings
  20. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?
    • Clear and Focused
    • Relevant and significant
    • Testable and measurable
    • Broad and ambiguous
  21. What is a random sample in research?
    • A sample that is selected by chance
    • A sample that is selected based on specific criteria
    • A sample that is selected from population in a systematic way
    • A sample that is selected based on convenience
  22. What is a case study in research?
    • A survey of a large population
    • An in-depth investigation of a single individual or group
    • An experimental design that tests a hypothesis
    • An analysis of existing statistical data
  23. _____________ is a research population.
    • The group of people who participate in the study
    • The larger group from which the participants are selected
    • The variables being studied
    • THe data collected in the study
  24. Which of the following is a measure of central tendency in statistics?
    • Standard Deviation
    • Correlation Coefficient
    • Mean
    • Chi-square test
  25. _____________ is a non-experimental research design.
    • Randomized controlled trial
    • Quasi-experimental design
    • Case Study
    • Cross-sectional study
  26. What is the appropriate statistical test to test the association between two categorical variables in a research study?
    • T-test
    • ANOVA
    • Regression Analysis
    • Chi-square test
  27. Which statistical test is appropriate to test the difference between proportions of two groups?
    • T-tests
    • ANOVA
    • Chi-square test
    • Z-test
  28. Which of the following statistical tests is appropriate to test the difference between medians of two groups?
    • T-test
    • ANOVA
    • Wilcoxon rank-sum test
    • Regression analysis
  29. Which of the following statistical tests is appropriate to test the difference between means of two related samples?
    • T-test
    • ANOVA
    • Chi-square test
    • Paired-sample test
  30. Which of the following statistical tests is appropriate to test the relationship between two continuous variables while controlling other variables?
    • T-test
    • ANOVA
    • Chi-square test
    • Regression Analysis
  31. What is the main purpose of a pilot study in research?
    • To gather primary data
    • To establish the sample size
    • To test the research hypothesis
    • To refine the research methodology
  32. __________ is a non-probability sampling technique.
    • Convenience Sampling
    • Stratified Sampling
    • Cluster Sampling
    • Simple Random Sampling
  33. What is the primary purpose of inferential statistics in research?
    • To summarize and describe data
    • To explore relationships between variables
    • To interpret qualitative data
    • To test hypotheses and make inferences about a population
  34. ________ is NOT a type of research data.
    • Primary data
    • Secondary data
    • Tertiary data
    • Meta data
  35. What is a literature review?
    • A summary of book
    • A summary of research study
    • A summary of the literature on a particular topic
    • A summary of a movie
  36. What is the first step in conducting a literature review?
    • Identify the research question
    • Identify the study population
    • Identify the research hypothesis
    • Identify the research methodology
  37. What is the purpose of a conceptual framework in research?
    • To provide a summary of the main concepts related to the research topic
    • To establish the theoretical foundation for the research study
    • To outline the research design and methods
    • To report the findings of the research study
  38. ________ is NOT a step in the research process.
    • Literature review
    • Data analysis
    • Research question
    • Data collection
  39. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for establishing causality in research?
    • Temporal order
    • Covariation
    • Association
    • Control of confounding variables
  40. What is a research instrument?
    • The research question
    • The research design
    • The data collection method
    • The data analysis plan
  41. ________ is a data analysis plan.
    • A plan for collecting data in as research study
    • A plan for analyzing data collected in a research study
    • A plan for reporting research findings
    • A plan for selecting research participants
  42. Which of the following is an example of qualitative descriptive data?
    • Age of participants in a research study
    • Gender of participants in a research study
    • Scores on a likert scale in a questionnaire
    • Responses to open-ended questions in a survey
  43. Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?
    • Standard Deviation
    • Variance
    • Median
    • Range
  44. What is the mode in descriptive data analysis?
    • The value that appears most frequently in a dataset
    • The average of a dataset
    • The middle value of a dataset
    • The difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset
  45. ______________________, is NOT a characteristic of fundamental research.
    • It is exploratory in nature.
    • It is aimed at developing new theories
    • It is focused on solving practical problems
    • It is conducted without a specific application
  46. Which of the following is a type of research bias?
    • Descriptive bias
    • Sampling bias
    • Causal bias
    • Inferential bias
  47. What is recall bias in data collection?
    • The tendency of participants to provide socially desirable responses
    • The systematic error in measurement instruments
    • The distortion of memory in reporting past events
    • The influence of the researcher’s expectations on data collection
  48. How can researcher bias be minimized in data collection?
    • Using random sampling techniques
    • Double-blind data collection
    • Using multiple data collection methods
    • Ensuring strict adherence to research protocols
  49. What is bias in research methodology?
    • A measure of central tendency
    • A measure of variability
    • A systematic error in data collection
    • A random error in data collection
  50. How can researchers minimize bias in data collection?
    • By using a small sample size
    • By using biased data collection instruments
    • By using non-random sampling techniques
    • By using appropriate data collection and analysis methods

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